Elementary Assistant Principal - Lincoln Elementary School (2026-2027) Start time 8:40 am

Jefferson County Public Schools; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville is seeking an Elementary School Assistant Principal to oversee instruction and student welfare, reporting to the principal and implementing school policies.

The role requires a Master’s Degree with Kentucky Certification in Administration and Supervision and Principal Certification, plus three years of teaching experience and strong communication skills. Salary range and 215-day calendar apply, with placement rules guiding new-hire salaries.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree with Kentucky Certification in Administration and Supervision on level of assignment - Principal Certification
• Three (3) years successful teaching experience
• Effective communication skills

Responsibilities

• Directs, supervises, and evaluates the instructional programs and the work of all assigned personnel
• Maintains pupil welfare and desirable school community relations
• Develops and executes building rules, regulations, and procedures consistent with system policies

Skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Masters Degree with Kentucky Certification in Administration and Supervision (Principal Certification)

Job description

Note to new and existing Administrators - Acceptance of a JCPS administrator (Assistant Principal/Counselor) position serves as acknowledgement of a 1 year commitment to the position and location of acceptance. No new or existing administrator will be authorized to be considered for a lateral move until that commitment is met. Please find the complete JCASA Agreement, attached.

• Please note, if the vacancy you are seeking is more working calendar days than your current position (i.e. Elementary Counselor 195 to Middle/High School Counselor 215) or a higher salary grade than your current position (i.e. Middle/Elementary School AP grade 11 to High School AP grade 12), you may still apply because these are deemed to be promotional opportunities.

Job Description: (Attached)Salary Schedules / Grade: IV / 11Work Schedule: 215 Days / 8 HoursEstimated New Hire Annual Salary Range: $71,506.65 - $119,866.38

• Subject to Salary Placement Rules**

Scope Of ResponsibilitiesThe Elementary School Assistant Principal, under the direction of and as assigned by the Principal, directs, supervises, and evaluates the instructional programs and the work of all assigned personnel, maintains pupil welfare and desirable school community relations, and develops and executes building rules, regulations, and procedures consistent with general policies of systemMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters Degree with Kentucky Certification in Administration and Supervision on level of assignment - Principal Certification
• Three (3) years successful teaching experience
• Effective communication skills